Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Everywhere I go, I hear people talking about the awful tragedy in Connecticut last week. And amidst all the thoughts and feelings of darkness, there are people who are a shining light. Take a look....

An incredibly inspiring twist on a Christmas poem

Twas' 11 days before Christmas,
around 9:38when 20
beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.Their smiles were
contagious, their laughter filled the air.They could hardly believe all the
beauty they saw there.They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what
to say.

They remembered nothing of what had
happened earlier that day.

"Where are we?" asked a little
girl, as quiet as a mouse."This is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're
spending Christmas at God's house."When what to their wondering eyes did
appear,but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered
near.

He looked at them and smiled,
and they smiled just the same.then He opened His arms and He called them by
name.And in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bringthose
children all flew into the arms of their King.

And as they lingered in the
warmth of His embrace,one small girl turned and looked at Jesus'
face.

And as if He could read all the
questions she had,He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and
dad."

Then He looked down on earth,
the world far belowHe saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woethen He
closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,"Let My power and presence
re-enter this land!""May this country be delivered from the hands of
fools""I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my
schools!"

Then He and the children stood
up without a sound."Come now my children, let me show you
around."Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.all
displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.And I heard Him proclaim
as He walked out of sight,"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE
LIGHT."

Monday, December 17, 2012

We picked a new fabric from Dear Stella for the border because it looks like a knitted sweater. This picture doesn't show the binding, I have to pick that out at the shop today. Any suggestions? I'm thinking frame it up with another aqua piece.

This quilt is appropriate for today's weather don't you think! Bella was curled up at my feet the whole time I was quilting it this morning. The wind freaks her out and so she's glued to my side anytime the wind blows.

That's my Bella. Time for a grooming and lookin a little scruffy. Now that I mention it, I'm in need of a grooming myself :)

About Pine Needles

Husband and wife team Randy and Sandy Workman opened the doors of Pine Needles in August of 1996. It began as a small cross stitch store and is now proud to carry all the wonderful necessities for quilting, cross stitch, primitive embroidery and Russian punch needle. Many of the items we offer are by local artisans whose work appeals to shoppers and tourists alike. Our walls are brimming with the promise of projects to be done.